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The 8 pages that link to John II of Portugal, each with the reason it gives.

• Vasco da GamaRelated: His reign advanced the maritime project that sought a sea route to Asia.

• Manuel I of PortugalRelated: Manuel succeeded John II after the king’s legitimate heir died.

• Bartolomeu DiasRelated: His government commissioned the expedition that Dias led.

• House of AvizBroader topic: His centralization and maritime policy prepared the way for the dynasty’s later expansion.

• Alfonso V of PortugalBroader topic: John succeeded Alfonso and pursued a more centralized royal policy.

• Diogo CãoRelated: John II commissioned Cão’s expeditions to explore and claim parts of the African coast.

• John III of PortugalCompared with: His earlier consolidation contrasts with the empire-wide administration John III faced.

• Isaac AbarbanelRelated: Abarbanel fled Portugal after John II moved against the Braganza nobility.